December 1562, 6-10

Dec. 6.

1195. Throckmorton to the Queen.

1. "It may please your Majesty; since my last letter of the
5th of this month, I do perceive some probable arguments
and in manner manifest appearances that the Prince of Condé
and the chief of his party will shortly fall to accord with their
adversaries. The end of which accord will be, amongst other
matters, to expel your force from Newhaven, and that speedily,
if they cannot by fair means persuade you to retire it. It
may therefore please your Majesty, with all convenient speed,
to send such men to Newhaven as be well experimented to be
besieged and to besiege, and such as will make a good reckoning of their charge; together with all things necessary for the
defence of that piece, and that such order may be given in
all things as there shall want nothing for the defence thereof;
and also without delay so to provide as the places of advantage, either to command the haven or entry thereof, or to
command the town, in any sort be not left to be surprised by
the enemy.

2. "It may also please you in season so to persuade your
friends and allies abroad as that they may be induced to
think well of Your Majesty's proceedings, and especially the
Landgrave of Hesse, the Count Palatine, and the Duke of
Wurtemburg; for these men do begin by secret ways to
calumniate Your Majesty's doings to the Marshal of Hesse,
and to such as have the principal leading of the horsemen
and footmen sent by the said Princes; and amongst other
defences for the said piece, as munition, powder, victual,
fresh water, which is thought may be easily taken away.
It may please Your Majesty that the principal force which
shall be left in the said piece may consist of good harquebusiers, that is to say, of the whole force, three parts to be
harquebusiers. And albeit I do not hear that the piece is
greatly subject to mine but towards France side, yet it shall
be very necessary that there be expert men of that art put
into the said piece, and that the wells may be sounded in
season deep enough, and in places convenient for the countermine. Thus Almighty God preserve Your Majesty in health,
honour, and all felicity.—From the Prince of Condé's camp
before Paris, the 6th of December 1562." Signed.Orig. In cipher, undeciphered. Add. Endd. Pp. 3.

Dec. 6.

1196. Smith to the Queen.

Desires to know speedily upon what conditions she will
have peace and redeliver Newhaven to the French.—St. Denis,
6 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 2.

Dec. 6.

1197. Smith to the Council.

1. Informed them in his letter of the 29th ult. how the
Constable and the Duke of Guise dallied with him for the
trumpet and his man, who should fetch the plate. They are
wily foxes, and mistrust too much, especially since he gave
his answer according to their Lordships' letters; but such
shift was found in this meantime by captains, who (partly for
the sake of religion and partly for reward) hazarded to enter
the camp; and his own man adventuring there, got full conference with Throckmorton, and letters to and fro, of which
he sends copies, with two of Throckmorton's letters to the
Queen. In that of the 3rd is a history of all the doings here
since the writer's last despatch. Wrote to Cecil on the 21st
how he likes these doings here. Thinks they will come to
accord among themselves. There is great want of money on
both sides, and they are weary. It appears by the Prince's
demands that they will agree without the Queen, and also as
they now begin to exclude Throckmorton from their councils;
afore they would not suffer him to come away, but now they
pray, yea, compel him to go into England, lest he should let
their accord. Asks them to advertise the Earl of Warwick
hereof, and especially that he trust no Frenchman; for if they
come to accord, even those who speak most fair will help to
drive the English out. Warwick wrote to him that he begins
to doubt the French, there come so many daily to Newhaven.
And because they wrote in their letters of the 17th ult. to the
writer, that the Queen would refuse no reasonable offers, begs
that they will let him know some particularities what they
think reasonable.—St. Denis, 6 Dec. 1562. Signed.

2. P. S.—The Spaniards and Gascons who this night came
to Paris are about 6,000; the men of the Constable and the
Duke of Guise went this day to meet them. Though there
is all this talk about peace, they still fortify about Paris.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 3.

Dec. 6.

1198. Smith to Cecil.

1. If they come to no peace, and the Prince takes the
way of Normandy, and joins the Queen's power, those here
will seek the writer again, and either offer to him, or beg
him to offer them reasonable conditions, either to disjoin
the Queen from the Prince, or that she should become a
mediator betwixt them.

2. Herein he needs have some particulars from him. For
religion, it makes the less matter, as they will do it themselves
and it is their business and safety, not the Queen's. But if
they be agreed, all the weight of the matter will rest upon
her, and they will say to him that they are agreed, and
the Prince has promised that all the Queen forces shall depart.

3. The writer may say that the Prince has no commandment of the Queen's forces. She aided him so long as the
division betwixt the two factions endured; to save such of
his party as were persecuted. Now that he is well it is
reasonable that the Queen should look after her own surety,
and for the quiet of her estate.

4. They will say that they shall have Calais again, they
have hostages for it, and all he can demand by the treaty.
And if they will render Newhaven they will let pass what
has been done, and the treaty shall remain as it did.

5. If he shall say that he has no commission to speak
about Calais or Newhaven, but generally that the Queen will
take reasonable offers (as in the instructions), they will say
that they make more reasonable offers than any other Prince
would, and if they will not by fair means they will have
it by force.

6. Every man sees what is now in debate. Except Cecil
will call old titles into the controversy, the writer takes four
things, religion, war or peace, Calais or Newhaven. For
religion he [Cecil] refers to the Prince, and the writer agrees
with him. As for war or peace, he thinks that he [Cecil]
will keep it in his own hands and not refer to the Prince.

7. For Calais, to leave it till the time of the treaty, or
keep Newhaven till it is delivered. Sir Nicholas sent the
writer word that the Prince said that it is no part of his
matter, and trusts the Queen will not mingle private matters
with religion.

8. The Prince says that he was not privy of the delivery
of Newhaven into their hands, nor made any such articles
with the Queen.

9. He has already declared to the Queen Mother that Her
Majesty has great cause to mistrust the promise to keep the
treaty, not only by the old attempts made in the time of
King Henry and Francis II., but even now lately in the
matter of the Pooles. And seeing the Guises rule, the Queen
minds not to lose her cost in getting and keeping Newhaven,
and therefore will keep it still; and she doubts not to have
Calais also, and all her charges, and also sufficient interest
and amends made for the attempts against her crown. Touching their threatenings for the war, she does not esteem them,
and will require all her rights to the crown of France, or at
the least to the duchy of Normandy. Could speak thus, if
he knew that Cecil would follow in briskly and drive them to
the pinch.

10. If the Queen would have peace, he had need say so
much, and that she desired only the general peace in all
Christendom, and somewhat also of her own. And seeing
that the Guises still rule, she cannot think herself sure until
these quarrels betwixt France and England are cleared up.
She sees the new buildings at Calais, and perceives that
she cannot have it again. And therefore having another
haven like it, she intends to keep it as a gage till she has
the other.

11. If he had thought the Prince would thus have made
his peace alone, without regard to her, the writer would have
made a peace better for him than even he [Condé] shall have,
and honourable to her, and have saved 100,000 crowns
spending.—St. Denis, 6 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 7.

Dec. 6.

1199. The Privy Council to Warwick.

1. The Queen intimates her pleasure by the bearer, Sir
Hugh Paulet, who repairs to him for assistance in her
service. Let the state of the victuals be sufficiently served.
Order has been given by the commissioners for that purpose,
so that he shall not fail of plenty. Also that shoemakers shall
come over with provision for the garrison, and the like is
done for bedding, the owners of the which should be paid.
No shoes or leather shall be distributed to any but the
Queen's own subjects. If victuals or anything else are sold
to the French, then that they pay in ready money of the
money of that country.

2. Those serving there on the 17th ult. with the 600 who
last came from Essex amount to 5,100 and odd, beside 250
pioneers, of which (thinking this a mistake) they ask for
more definite information. When the 500 men come from
Devonshire the Queen's charges will be many ways greater,
they therefore desire him to have consideration thereof.

3. Upon the arrival of these new bands, if he shall discharge
any soldiers, he should cause the pioneers to be increased by
collection of unmeet soldiers out of the same bands. Have
ordered that the 500 men from Devonshire shall be only brought
thither by Sir John Moore.

4. They desire him to consider whether the works there
would not be much advanced if he were to cause some pieces
of ground which should be either heightened, levelled, or
abated, to be done by the captains and their bands. Also
whether a well might not be sunk to keep water in.

5. No increase of pay should be allowed but with an appearance of difficulty, and this to be granted by Warwick only.
They desire him to advertise them monthly what number of
dead pays he shall have allowed, to what bands, and upon
what considerations.

6. They are informed that sundry soldiers daily arrive in
the west country from that town, whereat they cannot but
marvel, and therefore desire him to have consideration thereof,
and to call to his remembrance one article in the general
instructions, wherein it is stated how many soldiers may be
licensed to depart in every band.

7. He is to give order that the hides of those oxen and
cattle which arrived there from this realm may be returned.
Money received for victuals is to remain in the Treasurer's
hands, of which they will order payment in ready money
to the victualler here.

8. He is to give order that all victuallers shall on their
arrival there give in a declaration in writing of the quantity
and sort of victuals that he shall bring. Her Highness's
victualler is to deliver to him [Warwick] from time to time
a note of all such victuals as shall arrive there under the
victuallers charge, so that Warwick may certify the state of
the same monthly unto them.Copy. Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 6.

1200. [Marsilio Della Croce] to John Shers.

In addition to the information enclosed, states that on the
20th ult. the Cardinal De Medici (son of the Duke of Florence)
died at Leghorn of fever. His preferments have been obtained
by the Duke for another of his sons, who will be made a
Cardinal. King Philip is reported to have given Orbitello
and Port Hercole to the Duke of Florence. Yesterday the
French Ambassador here received 25,000 scudi, being the
last payment of the 100,000 promised by the Signory here
to the Crown of France. The oration by the [Cardinal of]
Lorraine at Trent is being printed here.—Venice, 6 Dec.
1562. Signed, but the signature is torn off.Orig. Hol., with armorial seal. Add.: To Shers at London.
Endd. Ital. Pp. 3.

Desires to speak with him upon matters of the greatest
moment to England, which he cannot express in this letter.
Wishes to know when he may come to Venice for this
purpose, which demands prompt and deliberate consideration.
Suggests a mode by which he may come in safety.—Rome,
6 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Hol. Endd. Ital. Pp. 2.

Dec. 6.

1202. Another letter to the same affect as the last, with a P.S.
to the effect that if he does not receive an answer he will
proceed into England.Orig. Hol. Add. Endd. Ital. Pp. 2.

Dec. 6.

1203. Intelligences from Italy.

1. The letter of Sultan Soliman to the Emperor, Milan,
27 Nov. 1562. The Turkish Ambassador has set out for
France. Intelligence respecting Antonio Doria and the
Spanish galleys, and the restitution of the four garrisons in
Piedmont.

2. Rome, 5 Dec. The Pope is troubled with the gout, and
a cold; the people are dying at the rate of 100 a day. The
Parliament of Toulouse has asked aid of the Pope, and
promises submission to the Holy See, and further requests
that certain ecclesiastics should be punished. M. De
Monluc asks that his brother may be deposed from his
see, and punished for his heresy. It is reported that Don
Garzia has killed the Cardinal his brother in a sudden
brawl.

3. Genoa, 6 Dec. The Signory have agreed to aid the
King of France with 40,000 ducats. The galleys of Frederico Boromeo have arrived.Copy. Ital. Pp. 4.

Dec. 7.

1204. The Queen to Warwick.

Sends the bearer, Sir Hugh Paulet, whom he shall admit
to the place of her councillors there, next to himself; to
see to the government of that town and garrison.Draft, (written on the same paper as Paulet's instructions.)
Endd. Pp. 2.

Dec. 7.

1205. Smith to Cecil.

1. Had an interview with the Queen Mother this afternoon, about a demand made by a merchant here, who is a
factor for the Lord Mayor of London. She said his request
should be looked upon, and answered. To which Smith
replied that he had shown him that he might be content
with her general answer, to stay as much of the Bretons'
and other Frenchmen's goods in England till she might be
at better leisure. Asked what good news she had. "We are
full at accord," she said. The Prince shall have his demands
for religion. Thay shall use their preachings and their
sacraments in all places where demanded. He asked if he
might write so into England. "Yea," she said, "and some of
them are come in already, and now the Queen of England
must take away her men from Newhaven and other places.
The Prince has promised it, and he says that the Queen has
agreed so to him."

2. He then requested a safe conduct for his predecessor.
"A safe-conduct" said she, "No. I promised him that he
should have a passport, and a gentlemen to conduct him
safely." "Well," said the writer, "all is one, so that he can
come safely."

3. M. Jenlis, this day or yesterday night, yielded himself
to the Duke of Guise, with thirty more gentlemen of his
band.

4. When she says the accord is made, he cannot believe
her. She told him so more than eight days since, as he
wrote, and yet he is sure that it was not so then, and has
learned that it is not so yet.

5. In returning from the Court met the Spainards
and Gascons, who arrived this night, marching in order
through St. Denis into Paris. There are of the Gascons,
ten enseigns, forty or fifty in an enseign, in all about 500
or 600 men. Of the Spaniards fourteen enseigns, better
filled, about 2,500 or 3,000 men, all footmen, few armed.
Their weapons, arquebuses and pikes; some bills, or rather
halbards. And with them a marvellous number of "rascals,"
women, and baggage.

6. The coming of these to Paris; the diligent fortifying
and mending of the trenches there; the merchandising
which they make to get the Prince's men from him; makes
the writer think that the Guisians mean to handle the Prince
and his like as they have heretofere.

7. D'Andelot lies still sore sick at Orleans; the want of
whom is their undoing.

8. The King of Spain has lost twenty-eight galleys, going
to Oran with money to pay the soldiers in his garrisons. In
October twenty-five great ships were burnt in Seville, amongst
which were six or seven laden with silver or gold from Peru.
Wherefore, they say that he has sent word to the French
King that he should make what peace he could with the
Prince.—St. Denis, 7 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 7.

1206. Memorial for Sir Hugh Paulet.

1. Upon his arrival he shall procure knowledge of the
numbers of all sorts of people who are in the Queen's pay,
and cause a book to be made of the same.

2. He shall also procure a certainty of the state of the
victualling of that town.

3. He shall confer with the Lord Lieutenant and others
about what is meet to be done this winter for the surety
of that town, and for diverting the enemy's purpose to impeach it, either by laying garrisons round it, or by fortifying
nigh to it.

4. As he will have no special office, but at all times be an
assistant to the Lord Lieutenant there, he shall peruse the
orders already prescribed there for the government of that
town, and understand how the same may be executed,
and wherein there is lack. Also, whether it were not convenient to have a staple there of all staple coming from
Newcastle usually carried to France, so that there may be provision for fire. Also what quantity of bedding it is necessary
to send thither for the common soldiers. Also how intelligence may be had of the intents and doings of the adversary,
of which there has been great want, whereof there is order
given to make allowance to the Lord Lieutenant.Draft, corrected by Cecil. Pp. 3.

Dec. 8.Forbes, ii. 219.

1207. Warwick to the Queen.

1. On the 8th September [December], having intelligence
that Newhaven should be betrayed the following night, he
sent for the Knight Marshal, and commanded that 2,000 men
should watch, and the rest be in readiness at their lodgings.
He also sent the Comptroller to M. Beauvoir, to will him to
give orders to all the French, both townsmen and soldiers,
not to leave their lodgings for their lives; if they did they
should smart for it. Upon this Beauvoir came to him in
great choler, and said he trusted he had so used himself to
the Queen as not to be accounted a traitor, nor yet M.
Bricquemault, in whose name he came likewise, he being in
bed and not able to come. Whosoever he was that put the
suspicion in Warwick's head, he not only gave him the lie
in the throat, but would try it upon his body, that he was
a villain and a traitor himself.

2. Answered, he did not think they would condescend to
such a matter, yet he had a suspicion that such a thing was
meant; for one of those that should have done the deed, gave
him warning of it it; and also told him that the Queen
Mother and the Duke of Guise sent him to the Rhinegrave
to see how many townsmen and soldiers would consent to
the taking of it by treason, or else for taking of Warwick
when he went abroad.

3. The next day Bricquemault and Beauvoir came together
to him. The old man seemed much troubled with it, and
began to excuse himself; saying he had lived hitherto unspotted, and in his old age to be accounted a traitor made
him unhappy. He said that whatsoever he was that would
burden him with such villany, as old a man as he was, he
would fight him in his shirt, and desired Warwick to show
him justice, that he might not be denied of it. And for
better trial of his honesty, to put him in the tower here;
and if that was not thought sufficient, to send him to the
Tower of London, till he might try himself an honest man;
if not, he desired no other favour at the Queen's hand but
to hang him.

4. Never saw two men in such perplexity, and did little
by little get them round again. Yet he put them in remembrance of the covenants between the Queen and the Vidame,
which was to have no soldiers within the town but Englishmen. They answered, they trusted the Queen was not come
to thrust them out of the town, considering it is their only
refuge, Rouen and Dieppe being lost. Yet if it is her pleasure
they will turn them all out, although they should be cut
in pieces, rather than offend her. Before long he will have
most part of them sent out; in the meantime he will keep
good watch.

5. All the gentlemen of the town, with a greater part of
the burgesses, gave him their promise to be faithful to the
Queen, and to be ready to defend her people here. Ever
since they heard of this practice, they have been careful of
him, and go about to understand the truth of it.

6. Understands by Bricquemault and Beauvoir that there
is likely to be peace between the Prince and Guise. If it
is so, and the Queen not privy to it, they do not mean well
to her. It behoves her to prevent it in time if she means
to keep this town, else all their force will be turned hitherward.—Newhaven, 8 Dec. 1562. Signed.

7. P.S.—At the sealing hereof he received two letters,
which he sends.Orig. Hol. Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 8.

1208. Warwick to the Privy Council.

1. The same information as is contained in his letter to
the Queen of the same date, concerning the suspected treason
in Newhaven, and the indignant denial of Briquemault and
Beauvoir.—Newhaven, 8 Dec. 1562. Signed.

2. P.S.—This day Captain Blundell came to him, whose
brother-in-law kept the castle of Tancarville for the Duke
of Longueville, with other gentlemen and burgesses of this
town, and offered to deliver next day the said castle; requiring
of him but a dozen or twenty halberdiers to go with such
as they would appoint for that purpose, with whom Edward
Dudley made suit to go. It is a place of good service, as
from thence wood and corn may be had within half a mile
of the highway to Rouen. Taking the advice of some of the
council, he did not refuse the offer, and therefore ordered
boats to be made ready, so that the next day they brought
unto him the Duke's men and committed the rest (which
were not more than twenty). to prison in the said castle;
whereupon he gave further order for the sending thither 100
of his own men and certain of the French for the keeping
thereof, with munition and victuals. If the enemy should
go thither with a greater force than they are able to withstand, they can retire hither by water. These townsmen
desired him to take their oaths for their fidelity towards the
Queen, so long as she shall maintain the cause of religion.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 8.

1209. Warwick to Cecil.

1. Received his letter with his good and friendly advice,
which he will follow. Is sure that Cecil will not trouble
his head more than needs be with these pick thanks, who
the writer trusts will not be able to annoy him whilst he
lives. Has written to the Queen and the Lords of the
Council about the state of all things.—Newhaven, 8 Dec.
1562. Signed.

2. P.S.—This day Captain Blundell offered to put Tancarville Castle into his hands, which he has performed.Orig., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 3.

Dec. 8.

1210. Smith to Cecil.

1. As inconvenience might come if the unkindness of the
Prince and the evil handling of his wars should be straight
published, he begs him first alone, or with the Queen, to
peruse this despatch, and weigh it well before he opened it at
the Board. In this crisis a little advice or authority may do
such a feat just now as the like may never occur again.—
St. Denis, 8 Dec. 1562. Signed.

2. P. S.—It is reported here that the Spanish Ambassador
has gone out of England, and that they [the English] will
have war with King Philip.Orig., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2.

Dec. 8.

1211. Money for France.

The account of Sir Hugh Paulet of 20,000l. received of Sir
Thomas Gresham, to be transported to Newhaven, and by him
paid to Sir William Keilway, the Earl of Warwick's Lieutenant of the said town, to be paid over to the Count Montgomery, Frenchman, M. De Beauvoir, Frenchman, and Sir
Nicholas Throckmorton. The quietus attested by Winchester,
Ry. Sakevile, and Wa. Mildmay.Orig.

Dec. 8.

1212. The Queen to Gresham.

Directs him to pay to Sir Hugh Paulet at Newhaven 20,000l.,
being part of 30,000l. which he was commanded to take up
in Antwerp and to pay in High Almain by way of exchange.Draft, corrected by Cecil. Endd. Pp. 3.

[Dec. 8.]

1213. Gresham's Account.

An account of Gresham for exchanging of certain silver
into gold.

Received of the goldsmiths and others, 10,600l., chiefly in
sovereigns; paid at the rate of 1d. in the pound, 44l. 3s. 4d.,
over and besides 4,180l. received of Mr. Tomworth, and
1,000l. of Sir William Damsell.Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 7 & 9.

1214. Thomas Wood to Cecil.

1. Will perceive by his Lordship's letter to the Council
what troubles lately happened here by reason of suspicions
uttered to his Lordship by M. La Boke upon information
from the Rhinegrave's camp, which troubles are pacified.
For avoiding of the like, some of great experience should be
sent hither to assist the Lord Lieutenant. The French like
him, and he might deal much better with them if he knew
the language, whereof all the rest of the Council are also
ignorant. Mr. Ormesby has been sick all this urgent time,
and not yet recovered. Amongst all the captains none
deserve better commendations than poor Mr. Walgrave.—
Newhaven, 7 Dec. 1562.

2. P. S.—On the 9th inst. his Lordship received a letter of
an older date from Condé, with some others from Mr.
Throckmorton, which are enclosed in the Queen's letters.
The Rhinegrave reports that the Duke D'Aumale is taken
prisoner before Paris.—Signed.Orig., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 3.

Dec. 9.

1215. Vaughan to Cecil.

1. The musters being past and the warrants made up to
the 1st inst., will send a brief of the muster rolls and such
warrants as have passed through his hands since his entering
into this charge. Numbers fall sick here daily by reason of
ill lodging and lack of beds. At these musters 200 men
were absent by sickness, besiders divers other sick men
brought to the musters, whom they have discharged rather
than keep them unserviceable here; and although he uses
severity in passing of the sick, yet many able pass, which
cannot be helped otherwise than by complaint. Great sums
of money have been levied by the water bailiff for custom,
anchorage, etc., wherewith the victuallers are greatly
burthened. If the Queen would that custom should be
increased, it would be an office accountant to her use.
When the writer finds fault with these disorders and exactions, he is rather stoutly answered than the faults amended.
As to the French business, if M. Beauvoir consents to these
matters, he has been drawn to it by Briquemault, whom the
writer wishes in England, or in any place out of this town.
Hopes they are all honest men in his own company, and
Cecil may guess who is meant by the article to Lord Robert
touching the interpreters, and thinks Lord Warwick is of the
same opinion, but very loath, like the writer, to hurt anyone.
His surname will be found ciphered (fn. 1) the best way the writer
can do it. As to the weight of his own business, Cecil will
understand by the copy of his letter to Lord Robert.
Desires consideration as to further allowance; also clerks for
this service, and also for some augmentation of his own
entertainment. Sends the enclosed form of warrant touching
the same.—Newhaven, 9 Dec. 1562.

2. P. S.—It is reported here, though the writer gives it no
credit, that the Duke D'Aumale is taken prisoner by Condé;
but it is true that proclamation is made in the King's name
in Harfleur and all the Papists' towns hereabout, for all men
above the age of sixteen to be in arms by the 20th inst. to
repulse the English, their old enemies.—Signed.

3. P. S.—Having no leaf left to write the copy of his letter
and articles to Lord Robert, has sent the same herewith, and
begs, after perusing it, he will seal it up and deliver it to his
Lordship without informing him that he [Cecil] has seen the
contents. Touching the augmentation of the entertainment
demanded for his clerks, and which may be thought great,
assures him that his worse clerk has 12d. per day, with meat,
drink, and lodging, and yet once in a month are loath to
continue.Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 4.

[Dec. 9.]

1216. Warrants for Newhaven.

Warrant for the payment of 13s. 4d. per diem to Cuthbert
Vaughan, Esq., Controller and Muster Master of the garrison
of Newhaven, three clerks, two tipstaves, and sixteen servants
from [blank] Sept. to 30 Nov.Draft. P. 1.

Dec. 9.

1217. Sir Thomas Dacre and Others to Cecil.

1. The charges for the fortifications this year have been for
the working and carriage of the stone and filling it to the
bulwark and curtains; whereby, and with the carriage of
more this winter, there will be a great deal of stuff in
readiness to raise the new wall. Also for making the curtain
between the Catwell and the bulwark at St. Nicholas ward;
opening the ditch that the flanker may serve to the point
of the same bulwark, and in occupying a "gynne" there
that has raised the curtain with much earthwork; in making
the curtain and the rampier between Bridge gate and the
Catwell, so that it may be well flanked and stop the back
lanes which lead into the town, so that no one can pass
but by the Catwell. And so in making of vaumures of earth
for the shadowing of men to serve upon a sudden.

2. This place should be more strengthened, as the new
walls and ramparts are not in such forwardness as the old
may be abandoned or weakened by taking away the ramparts so that no man is able to stand to the defence.

3. The workmen, labourers, and the garrison have been
unpaid since Christmas, for whose relief they beseech him.
A thorough pay should be made, whereon the merchants
and victuallers chiefly depend. If provision is made they
would not trouble before Michaelmas.—Berwick, 9 Dec. 1562.
Signed: Tho. Dacre, Val. Browne, Tho. Jenyson.

4. P.S.—From want of the pays the store of grain and
victuals has been used more largely than otherwise it would
have been. The Treasurer asks that if thorough pay is not
presently assigned, 4,000l. of the same may be forthwith
disbursed for the renewing of the store, which will be wholly
consumed by the end of February.Orig. Add. Endd. Pp. 4.

Dec. 9.

1218. Valentine Browne to Cecil.

Since writing that the pays due amounted to 18,869l. he
has received, two days ago, 5,742l., etc., at York and Newcastle, which is a small sum towards these pays for that now
another quarter is almost run. Cannot make any convenient
prests to give relief, the debts being due to so many soldiers,
victuallers, merchants, and those of the countries. The
country by reason of this hard year is in great lack, and
if there were now a thorough pay made to them they might
be so entreated that they would not look for much more
help for a year. Refers to Dacre's letter, and to the bearer,
for further details. Has often written since June to Mr.
Cleiden, his deputy there, for a supply of grain; therefore
begs that Cecil will give his furtherance for another provision, otherwise he fears from the summer provision being
stopped, that they will be without victuals in the winter
if none is sent before March.—Berwick, 9 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary. Pp. 2.

1. Condé having advanced towards Paris, the source whence
all these disorders have proceeded, in hope that his enemies
would issue forth and give him battle, and being joined by
the German auxiliaries, took Pithiviers which was garrisoned
by seven ensigns of foot, contenting himself with executing
two notorious brigands who called themselves their captains,
although he had received many injuries from the said town.
Having taken several other towns and villages he was informed of the death of the King of Navarre, whereupon he
gave up the siege of Corbeil, hoping that the post of Lieutenant-general, which had thus fallen to him, would give him
the opportunity to bring all things speedily to a good end.
Although he was within two leagues of Paris (which could
not have resisted him), he determined not only to wait for
peace, but also to propose as easy conditions as if he and
his company had never received any injury.

2. Accordingly he met the Constable, and the Admiral met
the Queen Mother, at Port L'Anglois, half a league from
Paris, but they were expressly told that neither ministers
nor the service of the Word of God would be permitted in
France; whereupon, having vainly endeavoured to draw the
enemy from their trenches, he again determined to attempt
to end the war by a peace.

3. On the 2nd Dec., the Queen Mother (accompanied by
the Prince of Rochesurion, the Constable, the Marshal Montmorency, and M. De Gonorre), met the Prince (accompanied
by the Admiral and MM. De Genlis, Grammont, and Esternay)
at a mill about four or five hundred paces from the faubourg
St. Marceaux. The Prince proposed the following five
articles; liberty of conscience, with free exercise of religion
in all places where it is demanded. All foreigners to leave
the realm, the Queen of England having first been informed
of these articles. Neither party shall hinder the other in
the enjoyment of their goods, or the exercise of their religion.
A free council shall be obtained within six months to accord
these divisions; and if this cannot be, then a general assembly
in the realm. For the fulfilment of these articles the necessary
sureties shall be provided.

4. The Queen Mother, having taken the advice of the King's
Council on the above articles, sent the following answer on
3rd Dec. The King intends that Lyons and other frontier
towns, and those places where there are Courts of Parliament, shall not have preachers. All ecclesiastics shall enter
into possession of their churches and benefices, and continue
the accustomed services. The King approves of the article
of the expulsion of the English and other foreigners. Also
that respecting the council.

5. This reply was brought in writing by MM. Bonnart and
De L'Aubespine to the Prince in his camp at Arcueil on
the 3rd inst., who after consultation returned the following
answer. He desires that preaching may be permitted in the
suburbs or other places to be appointed in the frontier
towns. Agrees that preaching shall be used only in those
places where it was practised before these tumults. Nevertheless, it shall be lawful for all gentlemen and noblemen
to have private services in their houses; and all persons
residing in places where preaching is not permitted shall not
be molested, but shall be suffered to go to the nearest towns
or other places for the exercise of their religion. The other
articles being granted, he makes no further mention of
them.

6. The Prince sent these articles by MM. De Bouchavannes
and Esternay, as he desired to have their determination by
eight in the evening. The Queen Mother, by the advice of the
Council, added that it was firmly resolved that Paris and the
banlieu should be excepted. It was then signed by the Queen
and Council and dated 3rd Dec. 1562, and sent to the Prince.

7. On the next day the Queen Mother and the Prince and
their companies met again at the mill, where the writing was
read and agreed upon by common accord. Then the Prince
caused certain demands touching the terms of security to be
read, which were afterwards taken to the King, and his Answer
written under each of them. They are as follows; that the
King means that the negociations entered into by both parties
were so done by his express commandment. The Prince
having objected to a portion of the sentence, the King
answers that he will declare that the negociations are for
the good of the kingdom.

8. The Prince begs that the King will acknowledge all the
noblemen and soldiers of his party as his loyal servants, and
that in testimony of his approbation he will inspect the
army. The King answers that he acknowledges Condé as
his kinsman and faithful subject, as he does the others of his
party as long as they do their duty.

9. In all places where there was preaching before these
tumults it shall continue under the protection of the King,
and convenient places be assigned for that purpose. The King
answers that this article was satisfied in the former writings.

10. In frontier towns preaching shall be permitted in the
suburbs, and the said towns shall be expressly specified. The
King answers that this was also agreed upon in the former
writing; but preaching shall not be exercised in any of the
said towns unless it has been used there formerly.

11. Lyons not to be considered a frontier town. This is
granted.

12. All gentlemen to be allowed the exercise of religion in
their houses for their families, and those who choose to come
thither; and Lords of the Privy Council to have the same
privilege in their lodgings. The King answers that the first
part is granted to gentlemen who are barons, châtelains, or
haut justiciers, but to none others. Those who dwell in
places where there is no preaching may go to places where
there is. The King will not suffer the exercise of any
religion in the Court except his own.

13. Those of the religion shall not be molested in the
places where preaching is not permitted, and shall be
permitted to perform the rites of baptism and visitation of
the sick quietly in their own houses, and to bury their dead
according to their own ceremonies. Answered, that surety of
their goods and persons shall be guaranted, but they shall
not be permitted to perform any rites but those of the old
religion.

14. In Paris those of the religion may exercise it in the
faubourgs for the present, and no one shall be molested, but
similar privileges accorded to them as those in the preceding
article. It is answered that Paris and the banlieu shall be
exempt.

15. All persons who are absent from the realm on account
of religion shall be allowed to return and enjoy their possessions. The King answers that those who have already
returned shall be allowed, but none others.

16. Those who have been spoiled of their possessions or
offices for religion or deeds done during the war shall be
restored, notwithstanding any judgment or decree to the
contrary. The King answers that all gentlemen and noblemen shall be restored to their possessions; the question of
offices, other than judicature and finance, shall be settled on
the King's majority. This, however, does not concern the
Prince.

17. Goods and furniture plundered in different towns to be
restored to their rightful owners on their returning the
money for which they were bought. The King answers that
this is considered reasonable.

18. All prisoners of war and for religion to be released.
This the King grants, with the exception of robbers and
murderers.

19. All decrees on the subject of religion shall be revoked.
The King grants that all decrees made since these tumults
shall have no effect.

20. All processes on account of religion to cease. To this
it is answered that they will cease on account of the
following fact.

21. The taxes which the Prince has levied for this war
shall not be demanded of him again. The King grants that
he shall be discharged on sending in an account of what he
has taken, so that the King may know what remains for
him to receive, and that the people may not have to pay over
again.

22. Those of the Roman Church shall return to their
churches, houses, and benefices without molestation, but shall
not try to recover the fruits of their ecclesiastical benefices
spent by the Prince. The King answers that he intends that
they should do so; as to the fruits of their benefices, he will
arrange that those who have taken them shall be discharged.

23. All hostilities to cease, and the use of the words
Huguenot, Papist, Rebel, and the like to be prohibited, as
well as songs and defamatory libels; and preachers of both
parties to be enjoined not to stir the people up. The King
desires it should be so.

24. A special amnesty to be granted to the inhabitants of
Orleans and Lyons for things done during the war. (fn. 3)

25. The towns which have been taken and pillaged, more
especially Rouen, shall be recommended to the King, and all
confiscations shall be revoked. The King answers that he
will know how to succour and treat his subjects according to
their merits.

26. None of those who have levied forces abroad or held
any charge during this war shall be molested. In reply it is
stated that this has been already answered in a previous
article.

27. That a free and general council shall be procured
within six months, at which neither the Pope or his party
shall preside; or else a national Council, which shall be open
to all comers of any nation. If this be not done within six
months, then the exercise of the reformed religion shall be
permitted indifferently in all places and by all persons. It
is answered that this article has been settled in the former
writing, which says that a free and general Council shall be
held, and if this is not done within six months, that the
King will call an assembly, open to all comers.

28. That no judge shall have capital jurisdiction in any
matters relating to religion, but only the Great council; and
that the cognizance of all appeals, where either of the parties
is of the reformed religion, shall lie with the Grand council.
To these the King answers that he does not intend to alter
the ordinary course of justice.

29. For the due observance of these articles, all the Lords
of the Privy Council, together with the governors of
provinces, shall swear to respect them, and anyone breaking
his oath shall, ipso facto, be held guilty of lese-majesté, and
to forfeit all his goods. He answers that the said oath shall
be taken, and that he will make a severe example of those
who break it.

30. That the Queen of England, the Protestant Princes,
and Evangelical cantons of Switzerland shall be informed of
this accord, and requested to put down by force any infringer
thereof during the King's minority. The King answers that
he will advertise his friends and allies, as he has been accustomed.

31. The present ordinance shall be forthwith published
throughout the realm, with strict orders to all officers to
enforce its observance. Granted by the King.

32. All forces to be disbanded, and all towns and other
places put under such government as the King may see fit,
and all their arms taken away. He grants that all forces
not summoned by himself shall withdraw, and he will retain
such as seems good to him.

33. After the reading of these articles, the Prince having
lost the hope of peace, and also most of the means of taking
Paris, nevertheless determined to proceed; but his design was
prevented by the baseness of one of his principal captains.

34. The next day the Queen Mother sent a gentleman with
the articles written below, whom the Prince returned with
those agreed on at the mill in their proper form, with
apostilles added, to which the Queen Mother replied as
follows on the 8th inst.:—
7 and 8 Dec. 1562.

35. Preaching to be permitted in all places where it was
practised before these troubles, if required.

36. Reply of the Queen Mother.—Within the towns, and if
any of the subjects require it.

37. Apostille of the Prince.—They are agreed, adding the
above words.

38. Preaching only to be permitted outside frontier towns.

39. Apostille of the Prince.—Frontier towns to mean
those with a governor and garrison.

40. Reply of the Queen Mother.—Granted.

41. Noblemen to be allowed the exercise of their religion
in their houses, and persons residing in places where it is not
permitted to enjoy peaceably their goods.

42. Apostille of the Prince.—Certain explanatory words
to be added.

43. Reply of the Queen.—The King will not have any
religion but his own in his Court.

44. Apostille of the Prince.—The secretary has here
omitted the Prince's request that the Lords of the Council
might have service in their own lodgings.

45. Paris and the banlieu to be exempt.

46. Apostille.—Those of Paris only to exercise their
religion without the town.

47. The Queen Mother.—This article is thus decreed.

48. Lyons not to be accounted a frontier town.

49. The Queen Mother.—Agreed.

50. The English and other foreigners to quit the realm.

51. Apostille.—See reply to a previous article of Dec. 2.

52. Queen Mother.—The King intends that the English
and other foreigners shall retire.

53. Apostille.—See reply to a previous article.

54. The clergy shall return to their churches and livings
without hindrance.

55. Reply.—Granted.

56. A general council, or assembly, to be procured.

57. Reply.—This article has been already determined, and
it is unnecessary to add anything to it.

58. Apostille.—It is impossible to pass it without adding
that which is in the article of the 2nd Dec.

59. Necessary securities for the performance of these
articles shall be provided.

60. The Lords of the Privy Council shall swear to observe
them, reserving power to the King to make a severe example
of those who contravene them.

61. Apostille.—See a previous article.

Other Articles sent by the Prince.

62. These (eleven in number) are precisely of the same
effect, and nearly in the same words, as those delivered
on the 4th Dec.; they are nearly all answered to the same
purport.

63. These things show that they place their assurance in
the destruction of the Prince and his party, of which intention they have a certain proof. The last day that they were
at the mill, the Duke of Guise, knowing that the Queen
Mother would find the articles more reasonable, told her that
if he thought she would keep what was accorded he would
never consent to it, but considered that what she had done
was simply for the purpose of separating the Prince's forces;
and for assurance all present shook hands. The Prince therefore urges all faithful subjects to resistance.—The camp at
Arcueil, 9 Dec. 1562, Signed: Loys De Bourbon.Orig. Endd. by Cecil. Fr. Pp. 34.

Dec. 10.

1220. The Count Palatine to the Queen.

Her envoys, Knolles and Mundt, mentioned her desire for
a mutual league for defence of all the Protestant states,
which was, however, so grave a matter that he could give no
answer without consulting the other Princes. Hopes her
envoys have expressed his great desire for a good understanding with her. Has abstained from written treaties,
as he has always thought that a free understanding between
parties, especially in religious matters, is preferable. An
understanding that they will mutually support each other if
unjustly attacked is desirable, in which alliance she would
not hold the last place. Has spoken to the other Princes
who were at Frankfort, and has written to those who were
not there; is sure of the goodwill of the former, and
will inform her of the answers of the others.—Heidelburg,
10 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig. Add. Endd. by Cecil: Pro consensu animorum
potius quam scriptorum. Lat. Pp. 4.

Dec. 10.

1221. Warwick to Cecil.

Perceives by Beauvoir that Condé looks for money from
the Queen, for which he has presently written to her by
Bricquemault, who will this night take shipping thitherward.
Is requested by Beauvoir to ask Cecil to have it converted
into such coin as is current here, although it be at the charge
of the Prince, the same being sent hither.—Newhaven,
10 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig., with armorial seal. Add. Endd. by Cecil's secretary.
Pp. 2.

Dec. 10.

1222. Throckmorton to Smith.

1. On the 8th inst. sent a letter, which he thinks Smith has
not received. The accord is broken amongst these folks.
The fault was not on this side, for these men were contented
to receive both unreasonable and dishonourable conditions.
They are parted from before Paris, and mind to spend some
time in Normandy, so that the English may join them, and
to receive the money which is said to be staid at Newhaven.
In their way hither they mean to assail Chartres; hopes they
may have better luck than they have had elsewhere, but
from two or three respects he begins to despair of any success.
Begs Smith will inform the Queen of these men's intentions,
so that Warwick may know what to do in time. Perceives
they mean also to win and detain so much of Normandy as
is on their side of the Seine. Is glad that the Seine is
betwixt them and Lord Warwick, for he would not that they
should come there with any force.

2. Touching his own case, has within these three or four
days, as well by two letters to the Queen Mother as by a
message to the Duke of Guise, solicited that he might pass
from the camp to Smith, and from thence to England, as the
Queen Mother promised Condé on the 1st inst. They will
not so much as send a trumpet for him, and these imparlements grow only by the Constable. Is informed by a friend
(who knows how the world goes at the Court) that it is
Smith who must work his despatch hence.Orig. Portions in cipher, deciphered. Endd. Pp. 2.

Dec. 10.

1223. Smith to Throckmorton.

1. This night received his of the 10th inst. from Palaiseau
but his of the 8th inst. has not yet arrived. Would fain
know what those dishonourable articles were, which the
Prince's company agreed to, and yet the accord was broken
off. Those here say they have agreed to their demands about
religion, and all other reasonable things, and that it sticks
but upon particular offices and authorities; and of the Almaines there with the Prince, whom he would have the King
here avow and pay for.

2. Will send Sir Nicholas's advice to England. The Duke
of Guise follows the Prince with his like former power, as far
as he can. The Gascons and Spaniards are come.

3. Does not mislike the Prince going to Normandy, as
now the writer will enter in with the Cardinal to get him
[Throckmorton] away.

4. Sir Nicholas said the Prince would let the writer have
a cipher, and inform him to whom he may give and take
advertisements from him. If he will, the writer will send
them with his packet to England, and return him the answer
to them. Sir Nicholas had need take this order before he
goes.—St. Denis, 10 Dec.

5. P. S.—Sends in this packet the Queen's letter to Sir
Nicholas, which the writer opened as he was willed; it is
sealed with Middlemore's seal. Signed.Copy. Endd. Pp. 2.

Dec. 10.

1224. John Young to Cecil.

This day there came a boat from Dieppe with many poor
people, who say that the Prince, the Palatine, the Barons
Grammont, Duras, and Adrets, and others are about Paris;
and eight days past came M. D'Andelot to him with 200
horse and 500 foot, but his great power was with the Prince
before. There is slain by the Prince M. D'Alegré ten days
past; and D'Aumale is shot through the thigh. The Guises
have trenched in the suburbs about Paris; and the Prince
being round about with his power, there is great lack of
victual in the city. Guise's power is great, and the King
and his mother are there also. At Rouen there is none but
M. Villebon, who lies very sick within the castle, and Captain
Mase is ruler there, who has not above 200 soldiers; so that
the town is kept by them and the Papists. All the gates are
kept shut but one, they are in such fear of the English
coming. Great numbers of people come here daily whom he
sends away into the country, and they go to London.—Rye,
10 Dec. 1562. Signed.Orig., with seal. Add. Endd. Pp. 2.